Illinois governor reverses course, will expand abortion access for low-income residents

It’s been a surprisingly successful week for reproductive rights activists, after Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) said Thursday he would sign into law a bill that would expand taxpayer-subsidized abortions for those covered by Medicaid and state employee insurance.

In April, Rauner said he would veto the bill, but reversed course after meeting with activist groups both for and against the legislation.

“I believe that a woman living with limited financial means should not be pu...